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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 162.99 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 162.99 and 83.16 is: 124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 162.99 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/162.99 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 162.99 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 13,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,554.25/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.57

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