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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.14, 162.51 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.14, 162.51 and 59.43 is: 89.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.14 : 162.51 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.14/162.51 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.14x = 162.51 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.14x = 9,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,657.97/108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.31

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