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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 157.98 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 157.98 and 92.04 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 157.98 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/157.98 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 157.98 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 14,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540.48/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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