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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.70, 163.06 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.70, 163.06 and 68.09 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.70 : 163.06 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.70/163.06 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.70x = 163.06 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.70x = 11,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,101.77/108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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