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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.59, 623.39 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.59, 623.39 and 107.42 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.59 : 623.39 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.59/623.39 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.59x = 623.39 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.59x = 66,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,964.61/415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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