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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 168.96 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 168.96 and 92.29 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 168.96 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/168.96 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 168.96 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 15,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593.32/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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