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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.48, 163.82 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.48, 163.82 and 68.92 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.48 : 163.82 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.48/163.82 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.48x = 163.82 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.48x = 11,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,290.47/109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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