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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 163.76 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 163.76 and 68.55 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 163.76 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/163.76 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 163.76 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 11,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,225.75/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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