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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.97, 165.19 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.97, 165.19 and 92.88 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.97 : 165.19 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.97/165.19 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.97x = 165.19 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.97x = 15,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342.62/109.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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