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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 168.45 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 168.45 and 92.13 is: 138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 168.45 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/168.45 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 168.45 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 15,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,519.30/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.17

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