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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.60, 168.92 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.60, 168.92 and 92.24 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.60 : 168.92 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.60/168.92 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.60x = 168.92 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.60x = 15,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,581.18/112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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