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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.41, 162.56 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.41, 162.56 and 54.24 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.41 : 162.56 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.41/162.56 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.41x = 162.56 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.41x = 8,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,816.98/108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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