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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.33, 162.35 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.33, 162.35 and 54.17 is: 81.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.33 : 162.35 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.33/162.35 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.33x = 162.35 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.33x = 8,794.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794.23/108.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.18

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