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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.62, 161.36 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.62, 161.36 and 59.46 is: 89.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.62 : 161.36 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.62/161.36 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.62x = 161.36 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.62x = 9,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594.47/107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.15

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