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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 161 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 161 and 93.56 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 161 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/161 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 161 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 15,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063.16/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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