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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 159.44 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 159.44 and 91.44 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 159.44 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/159.44 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 159.44 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 14,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578.74/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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