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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.70, 162.35 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.70, 162.35 and 89.79 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.70 : 162.35 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.70/162.35 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.70x = 162.35 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.70x = 14,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577.41/107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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