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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 161.58 and 83.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 161.58 and 83.54 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 161.58 = 83.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/161.58 = 83.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 161.58 × 83.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 13,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,498.39/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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