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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.19, 162.04 and 53.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.19, 162.04 and 53.97 is: 80.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.19 : 162.04 = 53.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.19/162.04 = 53.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.19x = 162.04 × 53.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.19x = 8,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745.30/108.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.83

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