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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.04 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.04 and 53.86 is: 80.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.04 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.04 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.04 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 8,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727.47/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.81

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