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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.39, 164.04 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.39, 164.04 and 68.53 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.39 : 164.04 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.39/164.04 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.39x = 164.04 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.39x = 11,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,241.66/109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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