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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 168.84 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 168.84 and 92.34 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 168.84 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/168.84 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 168.84 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 15,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590.69/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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