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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.14, 158.82 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.14, 158.82 and 92.76 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.14 : 158.82 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.14/158.82 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.14x = 158.82 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.14x = 14,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,732.14/106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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