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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.65 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.65 and 92.48 is: 138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.65 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.65 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.65 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 14,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672.12/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.44

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