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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.91, 159.93 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.91, 159.93 and 92.62 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.91 : 159.93 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.91/159.93 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.91x = 159.93 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.91x = 14,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,812.92/106.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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