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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.74, 162.86 and 53.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.74, 162.86 and 53.81 is: 80.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.74 : 162.86 = 53.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.74/162.86 = 53.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.74x = 162.86 × 53.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.74x = 8,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762.41/108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.59

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