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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.98 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.98 and 92.81 is: 139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.98 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.98 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.98 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 15,033.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033.36/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.20

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