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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.46, 159.48 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.46, 159.48 and 92.89 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.46 : 159.48 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.46/159.48 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.46x = 159.48 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.46x = 14,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814.10/106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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