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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.31, 157.83 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.31, 157.83 and 92.41 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.31 : 157.83 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.31/157.83 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.31x = 157.83 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.31x = 14,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,585.07/105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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