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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.94, 162.20 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.94, 162.20 and 108.40 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 162.20 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/162.20 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 162.20 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 17,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,582.48/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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