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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.62, 162.03 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.62, 162.03 and 94.86 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.62 : 162.03 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.62/162.03 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.62x = 162.03 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.62x = 15,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,370.17/107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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