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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.39, 162.33 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.39, 162.33 and 59.57 is: 89.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.39 : 162.33 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.39/162.33 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.39x = 162.33 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.39x = 9,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670.63/108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.22

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