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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.37, 163.95 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.37, 163.95 and 68.26 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.37 : 163.95 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.37/163.95 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.37x = 163.95 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.37x = 11,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,191.23/109.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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