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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 163.35 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 163.35 and 54.81 is: 82.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 163.35 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/163.35 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 163.35 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 8,953.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,953.21/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.28

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