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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.82, 162.99 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.82, 162.99 and 68.15 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.82 : 162.99 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.82/162.99 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.82x = 162.99 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.82x = 11,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,107.77/108.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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