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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 149.42 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 149.42 and 92.42 is: 127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 149.42 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/149.42 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 149.42 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 13,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,809.40/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.86

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