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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.71, 162.91 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.71, 162.91 and 68.01 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.71 : 162.91 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.71/162.91 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.71x = 162.91 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.71x = 11,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,079.51/108.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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