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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.84, 161.61 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.84, 161.61 and 91.53 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.84 : 161.61 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.84/161.61 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.84x = 161.61 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.84x = 14,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792.16/107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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