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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.08, 163.62 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.08, 163.62 and 68.51 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.08 : 163.62 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.08/163.62 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.08x = 163.62 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.08x = 11,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,210.02/109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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