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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.97, 163.35 and 48.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.97, 163.35 and 48.11 is: 72.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.97 : 163.35 = 48.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.97/163.35 = 48.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.97x = 163.35 × 48.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.97x = 7,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858.77/108.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.12

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