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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.68, 162.86 and 54.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.68, 162.86 and 54.63 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.68 : 162.86 = 54.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.68/162.86 = 54.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.68x = 162.86 × 54.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.68x = 8,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896.77/108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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