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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 159.14 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 159.14 and 92.71 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 159.14 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/159.14 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 159.14 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 14,753.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753.87/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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