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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.37, 161.19 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.37, 161.19 and 91.44 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.37 : 161.19 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.37/161.19 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.37x = 161.19 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.37x = 14,739.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739.21/107.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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