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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.12, 162 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.12, 162 and 54 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.12 : 162 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.12/162 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.12x = 162 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.12x = 8,748
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,748/108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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