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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 161.91 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 161.91 and 56.55 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 161.91 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/161.91 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 161.91 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 9,156.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156.01/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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