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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.98, 162.06 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.98, 162.06 and 53.88 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.98 : 162.06 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.98/162.06 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.98x = 162.06 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.98x = 8,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731.79/107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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