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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.42, 161.13 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.42, 161.13 and 59.42 is: 89.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.42 : 161.13 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.42/161.13 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.42x = 161.13 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.42x = 9,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574.34/107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.13

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