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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.18, 160.79 and 59.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.18, 160.79 and 59.07 is: 88.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.18 : 160.79 = 59.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.18/160.79 = 59.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.18x = 160.79 × 59.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.18x = 9,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,497.57/107.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.62

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