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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.37, 162.39 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.37, 162.39 and 54.15 is: 81.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.37 : 162.39 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.37/162.39 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.37x = 162.39 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.37x = 8,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,793.42/108.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.15

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