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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.19, 162.32 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.19, 162.32 and 59.42 is: 89.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.19 : 162.32 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.19/162.32 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.19x = 162.32 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.19x = 9,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644.58/108.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.15

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