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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.85, 163.31 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.85, 163.31 and 91.78 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.85 : 163.31 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.85/163.31 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.85x = 163.31 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.85x = 14,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,988.59/108.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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