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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.90, 161.94 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.90, 161.94 and 92.91 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.90 : 161.94 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.90/161.94 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.90x = 161.94 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.90x = 15,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045.85/107.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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