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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 162.85 and 40.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 162.85 and 40.12 is: 60.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 162.85 = 40.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/162.85 = 40.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 162.85 × 40.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 6,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532.73/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.16

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