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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.77, 169.94 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.77, 169.94 and 92.93 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.77 : 169.94 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.77/169.94 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.77x = 169.94 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.77x = 15,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,791.85/112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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