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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.27, 162.72 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.27, 162.72 and 94.91 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.27 : 162.72 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.27/162.72 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.27x = 162.72 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.27x = 15,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442.94/108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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