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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.92 and 39.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.92 and 39.45 is: 59.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.92 = 39.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.92 = 39.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.92 × 39.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 6,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387.74/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.15

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