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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 161.93 and 47.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 161.93 and 47.09 is: 70.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 161.93 = 47.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/161.93 = 47.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 161.93 × 47.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 7,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624.24/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.63

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