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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.39, 168.45 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.39, 168.45 and 92.14 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.39 : 168.45 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.39/168.45 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.39x = 168.45 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.39x = 15,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520.98/112.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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