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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.30 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.30 and 92.66 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.30 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.30 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.30 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 14,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575.42/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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