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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 145.62 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 145.62 and 92.40 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 145.62 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/145.62 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 145.62 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 13,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455.29/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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