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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.38, 160.86 and 59.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.38, 160.86 and 59.26 is: 88.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.38 : 160.86 = 59.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.38/160.86 = 59.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.38x = 160.86 × 59.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.38x = 9,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532.56/107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.77

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