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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.08, 162.14 and 53.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.08, 162.14 and 53.98 is: 80.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.08 : 162.14 = 53.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.08/162.14 = 53.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.08x = 162.14 × 53.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.08x = 8,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752.05/108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.98

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