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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 157.04 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 157.04 and 92.94 is: 138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 157.04 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/157.04 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 157.04 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 14,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594.05/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.67

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