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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 157.80 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 157.80 and 92.82 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 157.80 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/157.80 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 157.80 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 14,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,647.00/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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