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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.45, 162.55 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.45, 162.55 and 81.52 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.45 : 162.55 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.45/162.55 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.45x = 162.55 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.45x = 13,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250.77/108.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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