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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.77, 162.80 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.77, 162.80 and 68.17 is: 102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.77 : 162.80 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.77/162.80 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.77x = 162.80 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.77x = 11,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,096.92/108.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.02

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