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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.99, 159.03 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.99, 159.03 and 92.49 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.99 : 159.03 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.99/159.03 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.99x = 159.03 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.99x = 14,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,708.68/105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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