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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 158.23 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 158.23 and 92.08 is: 138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 158.23 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/158.23 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 158.23 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 14,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.82/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.00

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