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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 162.87 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 162.87 and 54.55 is: 81.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 162.87 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/162.87 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 162.87 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 8,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,884.56/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.72

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