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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.17, 161.48 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.17, 161.48 and 94.50 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.17 : 161.48 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.17/161.48 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.17x = 161.48 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.17x = 15,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,259.39/108.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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