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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.91 and 53.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.91 and 53.87 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.91 = 53.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.91 = 53.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.91 × 53.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 8,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721.28/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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