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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.12, 161.97 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.12, 161.97 and 56.81 is: 85.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.12 : 161.97 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.12/161.97 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.12x = 161.97 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.12x = 9,201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201.11/108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.10

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