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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 162.33 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 162.33 and 54.06 is: 81.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 162.33 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/162.33 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 162.33 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 8,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775.56/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.08

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