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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.01, 161.91 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.01, 161.91 and 59.81 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.01 : 161.91 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.01/161.91 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.01x = 161.91 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.01x = 9,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684.24/108.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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