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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.48, 158.95 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.48, 158.95 and 92.13 is: 137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.48 : 158.95 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.48/158.95 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.48x = 158.95 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.48x = 14,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643.83/106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.53

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