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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.28 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.28 and 92.61 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.28 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.28 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.28 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 14,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,936.14/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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