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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 162.82 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 162.82 and 92.47 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 162.82 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/162.82 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 162.82 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 15,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055.97/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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