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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.88 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.88 and 92.42 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.88 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.88 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.88 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 14,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,683.69/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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