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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.10 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.10 and 59.91 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.10 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.10 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.10 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 9,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,710.88/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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