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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.27, 167.23 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.27, 167.23 and 92.13 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.27 : 167.23 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.27/167.23 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.27x = 167.23 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.27x = 15,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,406.90/111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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