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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.87, 156.55 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.87, 156.55 and 92 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.87 : 156.55 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.87/156.55 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.87x = 156.55 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.87x = 14,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402.60/104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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