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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.06, 160.58 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.06, 160.58 and 59.27 is: 88.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.06 : 160.58 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.06/160.58 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.06x = 160.58 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.06x = 9,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516.92/107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.90

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