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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.34, 162.39 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.34, 162.39 and 54.22 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.34 : 162.39 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.34/162.39 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.34x = 162.39 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.34x = 8,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,804.79/108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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