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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.23, 158.13 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.23, 158.13 and 92.49 is: 138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.23 : 158.13 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.23/158.13 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.23x = 158.13 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.23x = 14,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625.44/105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.99

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