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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.21, 162.33 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.21, 162.33 and 53.37 is: 80.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.21 : 162.33 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.21/162.33 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.21x = 162.33 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.21x = 8,663.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663.55/108.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.06

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