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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 162.79 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 162.79 and 94.44 is: 141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 162.79 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/162.79 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 162.79 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 15,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,373.89/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.04

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