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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.85, 168.08 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.85, 168.08 and 92.41 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.85 : 168.08 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.85/168.08 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.85x = 168.08 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.85x = 15,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,530.97/111.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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