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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 164.74 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 164.74 and 92.40 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 164.74 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/164.74 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 164.74 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 15,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221.98/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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