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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.12 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.12 and 92.25 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.12 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.12 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.12 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 14,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,586.11/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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