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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.85, 163.11 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.85, 163.11 and 54.67 is: 81.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.85 : 163.11 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.85/163.11 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.85x = 163.11 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.85x = 8,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.22/108.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.92

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