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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.08, 162.10 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.08, 162.10 and 53.94 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.08 : 162.10 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.08/162.10 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.08x = 162.10 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.08x = 8,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743.67/108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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