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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.11, 161.79 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.11, 161.79 and 92.27 is: 138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.11 : 161.79 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.11/161.79 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.11x = 161.79 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.11x = 14,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928.36/108.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.08

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