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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 168.80 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 168.80 and 92.18 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 168.80 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/168.80 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 168.80 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 15,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560.64/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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