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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.33, 162.37 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.33, 162.37 and 92.03 is: 137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.33 : 162.37 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.33/162.37 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.33x = 162.37 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.33x = 14,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,942.91/108.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.94

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