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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 159.08 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 159.08 and 92.28 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 159.08 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/159.08 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 159.08 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 14,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,679.90/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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