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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.96 and 39.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.96 and 39.50 is: 59.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.96 = 39.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.96 = 39.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.96 × 39.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 6,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,397.42/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.24

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