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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.17, 163.96 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.17, 163.96 and 68.61 is: 103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.17 : 163.96 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.17/163.96 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.17x = 163.96 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.17x = 11,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,248.48/109.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.04

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