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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.65, 164.31 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.65, 164.31 and 68.95 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.65 : 164.31 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.65/164.31 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.65x = 164.31 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.65x = 11,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,329.17/109.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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