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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.29, 161.85 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.29, 161.85 and 94.47 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.29 : 161.85 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.29/161.85 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.29x = 161.85 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.29x = 15,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289.97/108.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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