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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.29, 162.45 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.29, 162.45 and 54.18 is: 81.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.29 : 162.45 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.29/162.45 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.29x = 162.45 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.29x = 8,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,801.54/108.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.28

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