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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 163.13 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 163.13 and 70.16 is: 105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 163.13 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/163.13 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 163.13 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 11,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,444.03/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.39

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