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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.88, 162.98 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.88, 162.98 and 68.12 is: 101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.88 : 162.98 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.88/162.98 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.88x = 162.98 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.88x = 11,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,102.20/108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.97

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