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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 168.21 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 168.21 and 91.98 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 168.21 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/168.21 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 168.21 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 15,471.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,471.96/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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