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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.78, 162.97 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.78, 162.97 and 53.86 is: 80.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.78 : 162.97 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.78/162.97 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.78x = 162.97 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.78x = 8,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777.56/108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.69

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