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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.55, 162.78 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.55, 162.78 and 81.55 is: 122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.55 : 162.78 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.55/162.78 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.55x = 162.78 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.55x = 13,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274.71/108.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.29

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