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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.91, 163.41 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.91, 163.41 and 36.77 is: 55.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.91 : 163.41 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.91/163.41 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.91x = 163.41 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.91x = 6,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008.59/108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.17

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