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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.66, 161.85 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.66, 161.85 and 92.27 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.66 : 161.85 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.66/161.85 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.66x = 161.85 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.66x = 14,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,934.65/107.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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