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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.40, 163.94 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.40, 163.94 and 68.69 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.40 : 163.94 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.40/163.94 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.40x = 163.94 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.40x = 11,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,261.10/109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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