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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.68, 163.18 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.68, 163.18 and 68.16 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.68 : 163.18 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.68/163.18 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.68x = 163.18 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.68x = 11,122.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122.35/108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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