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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.87, 161.06 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.87, 161.06 and 94.20 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.87 : 161.06 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.87/161.06 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.87x = 161.06 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.87x = 15,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170.78/107.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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