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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.38, 166.82 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.38, 166.82 and 92.08 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.38 : 166.82 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.38/166.82 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.38x = 166.82 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.38x = 15,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,360.18/111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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