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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 159.84 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 159.84 and 94.62 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 159.84 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/159.84 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 159.84 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 15,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124.06/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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