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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.53, 159.66 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.53, 159.66 and 92.04 is: 137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.53 : 159.66 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.53/159.66 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.53x = 159.66 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.53x = 14,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695.11/106.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.94

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