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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 162.08 and 75.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 162.08 and 75.49 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 162.08 = 75.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/162.08 = 75.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 162.08 × 75.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 12,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,234.64/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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