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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.40, 159.28 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.40, 159.28 and 92 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.40 : 159.28 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.40/159.28 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.40x = 159.28 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.40x = 14,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,653.76/106.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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