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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.49, 163.89 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.49, 163.89 and 68.85 is: 103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.49 : 163.89 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.49/163.89 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.49x = 163.89 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.49x = 11,283.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,283.83/109.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.06

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