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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.84, 162.58 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.84, 162.58 and 92.64 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.84 : 162.58 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.84/162.58 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.84x = 162.58 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.84x = 15,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061.41/108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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