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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.35, 160.95 and 59.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.35, 160.95 and 59.29 is: 88.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.35 : 160.95 = 59.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.35/160.95 = 59.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.35x = 160.95 × 59.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.35x = 9,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,542.55/107.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.89

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