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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.58, 159.62 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.58, 159.62 and 92.30 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.58 : 159.62 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.58/159.62 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.58x = 159.62 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.58x = 14,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,731.67/106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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