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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.52, 161.97 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.52, 161.97 and 94.84 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.52 : 161.97 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.52/161.97 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.52x = 161.97 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.52x = 15,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361.23/108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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