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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.89, 158.70 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.89, 158.70 and 92.12 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.89 : 158.70 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.89/158.70 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.89x = 158.70 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.89x = 14,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,618.67/105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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