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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.10, 163.78 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.10, 163.78 and 68.54 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.10 : 163.78 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.10/163.78 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.10x = 163.78 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.10x = 11,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,225.48/109.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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