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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 168.75 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 168.75 and 92.40 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 168.75 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/168.75 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 168.75 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 15,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592.50/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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