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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.20, 162.33 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.20, 162.33 and 53.47 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.20 : 162.33 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.20/162.33 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.20x = 162.33 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.20x = 8,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679.18/108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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