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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.33, 161.73 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.33, 161.73 and 93.87 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.33 : 161.73 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.33/161.73 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.33x = 161.73 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.33x = 15,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181.60/108.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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