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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.50, 168.51 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.50, 168.51 and 92.25 is: 138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.50 : 168.51 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.50/168.51 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.50x = 168.51 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.50x = 15,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,545.05/112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.18

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