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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.75, 163.16 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.75, 163.16 and 68.20 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.75 : 163.16 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.75/163.16 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.75x = 163.16 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.75x = 11,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,126.36/108.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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