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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 157.98 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 157.98 and 92.22 is: 137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 157.98 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/157.98 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 157.98 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 14,568.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568.92/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.99

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