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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 163.05 and 53.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 163.05 and 53.97 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 163.05 = 53.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/163.05 = 53.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 163.05 × 53.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 8,798.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,798.99/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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