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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 169.11 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 169.11 and 92.46 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 169.11 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/169.11 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 169.11 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 15,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635.91/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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