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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.63, 162.90 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.63, 162.90 and 54.56 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.63 : 162.90 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.63/162.90 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.63x = 162.90 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.63x = 8,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887.01/108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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