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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.87, 163.38 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.87, 163.38 and 81.89 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.87 : 163.38 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.87/163.38 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.87x = 163.38 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.87x = 13,378.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,378.37/108.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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