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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 157.92 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 157.92 and 91.92 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 157.92 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/157.92 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 157.92 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 14,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,516.01/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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