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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.87, 161.42 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.87, 161.42 and 95.12 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.87 : 161.42 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.87/161.42 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.87x = 161.42 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.87x = 15,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352.99/107.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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