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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.88, 163.15 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.88, 163.15 and 67.74 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.88 : 163.15 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.88/163.15 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.88x = 163.15 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.88x = 11,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,051.00/108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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