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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.92 and 57.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.92 and 57.92 is: 86.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.92 = 57.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.92 = 57.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.92 × 57.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 9,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204.65/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.84

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