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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.94, 163.17 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.94, 163.17 and 68.29 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 163.17 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/163.17 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 163.17 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 11,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142.88/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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