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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 162.93 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 162.93 and 57.17 is: 85.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 162.93 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/162.93 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 162.93 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 9,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313.61/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.81

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