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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 156.74 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 156.74 and 92.70 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 156.74 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/156.74 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 156.74 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 14,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529.33/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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