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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.81, 158.52 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.81, 158.52 and 82.92 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.81 : 158.52 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.81/158.52 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.81x = 158.52 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.81x = 13,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144.48/105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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