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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.91, 162.09 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.91, 162.09 and 85.05 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.91 : 162.09 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.91/162.09 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.91x = 162.09 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.91x = 13,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,785.75/107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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