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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 162.88 and 54.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 162.88 and 54.65 is: 81.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 162.88 = 54.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/162.88 = 54.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 162.88 × 54.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 8,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901.66/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.88

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