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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.10, 161.97 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.10, 161.97 and 92.14 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.10 : 161.97 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.10/161.97 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.10x = 161.97 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.10x = 14,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923.92/108.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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