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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.94, 163.42 and 54.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.94, 163.42 and 54.80 is: 82.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 163.42 = 54.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/163.42 = 54.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 163.42 × 54.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 8,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955.42/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.21

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