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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 161.52 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 161.52 and 59.68 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 161.52 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/161.52 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 161.52 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 9,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,639.51/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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