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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 158.55 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 158.55 and 92.80 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 158.55 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/158.55 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 158.55 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 14,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,713.44/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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