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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.83, 163.48 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.83, 163.48 and 93.80 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.83 : 163.48 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.83/163.48 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.83x = 163.48 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.83x = 15,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,334.42/108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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