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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.62, 161.30 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.62, 161.30 and 93.86 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.62 : 161.30 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.62/161.30 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.62x = 161.30 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.62x = 15,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138.34/107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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