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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.18, 162.66 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.18, 162.66 and 94.02 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.18 : 162.66 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.18/162.66 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.18x = 162.66 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.18x = 15,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,293.29/108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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