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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.04, 168.18 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.04, 168.18 and 92.78 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.04 : 168.18 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.04/168.18 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.04x = 168.18 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.04x = 15,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,603.74/112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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