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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.88, 163.04 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.88, 163.04 and 68.33 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.88 : 163.04 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.88/163.04 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.88x = 163.04 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.88x = 11,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,140.52/108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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