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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.56, 162.89 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.56, 162.89 and 54.46 is: 81.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.56 : 162.89 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.56/162.89 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.56x = 162.89 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.56x = 8,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,870.99/108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.72

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