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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 158.25 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 158.25 and 92.18 is: 138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 158.25 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/158.25 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 158.25 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 14,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587.49/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.03

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