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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.43, 163.23 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.43, 163.23 and 92.77 is: 139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.43 : 163.23 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.43/163.23 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.43x = 163.23 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.43x = 15,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142.85/108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.66

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