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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.99 and 42.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.99 and 42.99 is: 64.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.99 = 42.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.99 = 42.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.99 × 42.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 6,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963.74/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.48

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