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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.92, 163.47 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.92, 163.47 and 81.78 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 163.47 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/163.47 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 163.47 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 13,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,368.58/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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