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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.92 and 39.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.92 and 39.51 is: 59.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.92 = 39.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.92 = 39.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.92 × 39.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 6,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,398.08/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.24

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