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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.70, 164.34 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.70, 164.34 and 68.97 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.70 : 164.34 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.70/164.34 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.70x = 164.34 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.70x = 11,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,334.53/109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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