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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.42, 162.67 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.42, 162.67 and 54.30 is: 81.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.42 : 162.67 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.42/162.67 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.42x = 162.67 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.42x = 8,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832.98/108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.47

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