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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.59, 162.11 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.59, 162.11 and 88.75 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.59 : 162.11 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.59/162.11 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.59x = 162.11 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.59x = 14,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386.45/107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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