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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.12, 161.80 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.12, 161.80 and 92.28 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.12 : 161.80 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.12/161.80 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.12x = 161.80 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.12x = 14,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930.90/108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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