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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 158.19 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 158.19 and 92.76 is: 139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 158.19 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/158.19 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 158.19 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 14,673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,673.65/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.15

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