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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 161.40 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 161.40 and 92.08 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 161.40 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/161.40 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 161.40 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 14,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,861.71/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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