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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.20, 162 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.20, 162 and 92 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.20 : 162 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.20/162 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.20x = 162 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.20x = 14,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,904/108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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