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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.50, 166.88 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.50, 166.88 and 92.52 is: 138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.50 : 166.88 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.50/166.88 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.50x = 166.88 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.50x = 15,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,439.28/111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.48

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