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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.91, 161.86 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.91, 161.86 and 92.72 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.91 : 161.86 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.91/161.86 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.91x = 161.86 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.91x = 15,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007.66/107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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