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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.43, 161.69 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.43, 161.69 and 94.09 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.43 : 161.69 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.43/161.69 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.43x = 161.69 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.43x = 15,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,213.41/108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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