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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.24, 158.60 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.24, 158.60 and 92.59 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.24 : 158.60 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.24/158.60 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.24x = 158.60 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.24x = 14,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,684.77/106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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