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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.51, 168.45 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.51, 168.45 and 92.08 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.51 : 168.45 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.51/168.45 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.51x = 168.45 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.51x = 15,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,510.88/112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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