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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.96 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.96 and 53.91 is: 80.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.96 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.96 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.96 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 8,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730.99/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.84

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