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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.13 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.13 and 92.07 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.13 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.13 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.13 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 14,927.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,927.31/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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