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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.86, 162.96 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.86, 162.96 and 68.15 is: 102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.86 : 162.96 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.86/162.96 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.86x = 162.96 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.86x = 11,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,104.91/108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.02

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