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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.06, 162.13 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.06, 162.13 and 53.95 is: 80.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.06 : 162.13 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.06/162.13 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.06x = 162.13 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.06x = 8,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746.91/108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.94

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