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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.77, 165.40 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.77, 165.40 and 92.32 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.77 : 165.40 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.77/165.40 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.77x = 165.40 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.77x = 15,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,269.08/110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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