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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.79, 158.64 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.79, 158.64 and 92.29 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.79 : 158.64 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.79/158.64 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.79x = 158.64 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.79x = 14,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,640.89/105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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