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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 163.04 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 163.04 and 81.25 is: 121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 163.04 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/163.04 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 163.04 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 13,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,246.19/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.99

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