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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.23, 162.38 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.23, 162.38 and 54.08 is: 81.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.23 : 162.38 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.23/162.38 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.23x = 162.38 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.23x = 8,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,781.51/108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.14

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