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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.47, 162.68 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.47, 162.68 and 93.22 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.47 : 162.68 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.47/162.68 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.47x = 162.68 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.47x = 15,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164.16/108.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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