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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.09, 161.94 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.09, 161.94 and 91.74 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.09 : 161.94 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.09/161.94 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.09x = 161.94 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.09x = 14,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,856.38/108.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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