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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.58, 162.66 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.58, 162.66 and 93.98 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.58 : 162.66 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.58/162.66 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.58x = 162.66 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.58x = 15,287.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287.70/108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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