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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 169.28 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 169.28 and 92.22 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 169.28 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/169.28 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 169.28 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 15,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,610.54/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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