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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.29, 161.99 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.29, 161.99 and 93.63 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.29 : 161.99 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.29/161.99 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.29x = 161.99 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.29x = 15,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167.12/108.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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