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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.94, 163.34 and 48.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.94, 163.34 and 48.04 is: 72.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 163.34 = 48.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/163.34 = 48.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 163.34 × 48.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 7,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,846.85/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.03

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