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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.41, 159.35 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.41, 159.35 and 92.06 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.41 : 159.35 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.41/159.35 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.41x = 159.35 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.41x = 14,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,668.50/106.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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