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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.26, 163.65 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.26, 163.65 and 68.58 is: 102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.26 : 163.65 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.26/163.65 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.26x = 163.65 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.26x = 11,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,223.12/109.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.72

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