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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.52, 164.34 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.52, 164.34 and 68.92 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.52 : 164.34 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.52/164.34 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.52x = 164.34 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.52x = 11,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,326.31/109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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