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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.31, 161.16 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.31, 161.16 and 95.55 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.31 : 161.16 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.31/161.16 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.31x = 161.16 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.31x = 15,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398.84/107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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