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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.79, 162.39 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.79, 162.39 and 94.44 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.79 : 162.39 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.79/162.39 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.79x = 162.39 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.79x = 15,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,335.64/108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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