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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.70, 158.49 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.70, 158.49 and 92.89 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.70 : 158.49 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.70/158.49 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.70x = 158.49 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.70x = 14,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722.14/105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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