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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.42, 161.77 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.42, 161.77 and 94.05 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.42 : 161.77 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.42/161.77 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.42x = 161.77 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.42x = 15,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214.87/107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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