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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.65, 163.09 and 54.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.65, 163.09 and 54.58 is: 81.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.65 : 163.09 = 54.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.65/163.09 = 54.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.65x = 163.09 × 54.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.65x = 8,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901.45/108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.93

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