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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.92, 165 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.92, 165 and 92.90 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.92 : 165 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.92/165 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.92x = 165 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.92x = 15,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328.50/109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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