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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.70, 167.21 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.70, 167.21 and 92.13 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.70 : 167.21 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.70/167.21 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.70x = 167.21 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.70x = 15,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,405.06/111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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