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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.65, 162.99 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.65, 162.99 and 54.55 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.65 : 162.99 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.65/162.99 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.65x = 162.99 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.65x = 8,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891.10/108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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