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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.83, 162.83 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.83, 162.83 and 81.50 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.83 : 162.83 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.83/162.83 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.83x = 162.83 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.83x = 13,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,269.42/108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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