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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 149.63 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 149.63 and 92.16 is: 126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 149.63 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/149.63 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 149.63 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 13,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,789.44/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.99

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