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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 161.56 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 161.56 and 93.88 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 161.56 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/161.56 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 161.56 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 15,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167.25/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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