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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 157.96 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 157.96 and 92.49 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 157.96 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/157.96 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 157.96 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 14,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,609.72/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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