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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.65, 162.86 and 54.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.65, 162.86 and 54.51 is: 81.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.65 : 162.86 = 54.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.65/162.86 = 54.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.65x = 162.86 × 54.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.65x = 8,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,877.23/108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.71

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