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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.86, 158.37 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.86, 158.37 and 92.91 is: 139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.86 : 158.37 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.86/158.37 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.86x = 158.37 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.86x = 14,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,714.16/105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.00

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