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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 162.11 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 162.11 and 94.14 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 162.11 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/162.11 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 162.11 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 15,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261.04/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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