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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.97, 161.24 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.97, 161.24 and 94.29 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.97 : 161.24 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.97/161.24 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.97x = 161.24 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.97x = 15,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202.85/107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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