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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.47, 161.78 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.47, 161.78 and 94.85 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.47 : 161.78 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.47/161.78 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.47x = 161.78 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.47x = 15,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,343.91/108.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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