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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.60, 167.39 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.60, 167.39 and 92.16 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.60 : 167.39 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.60/167.39 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.60x = 167.39 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.60x = 15,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425.60/111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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