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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.66, 162.79 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.66, 162.79 and 59.84 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.66 : 162.79 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.66/162.79 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.66x = 162.79 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.66x = 9,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,740.54/108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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