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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.90, 163.05 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.90, 163.05 and 81.75 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.90 : 163.05 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.90/163.05 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.90x = 163.05 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.90x = 13,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,329.34/108.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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