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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 157.48 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 157.48 and 92.89 is: 138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 157.48 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/157.48 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 157.48 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 14,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,628.32/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.55

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