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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.96, 162.05 and 53.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.96, 162.05 and 53.97 is: 81.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.96 : 162.05 = 53.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.96/162.05 = 53.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.96x = 162.05 × 53.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.96x = 8,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745.57/107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.01

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