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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 169.09 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 169.09 and 92.58 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 169.09 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/169.09 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 169.09 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 15,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,654.12/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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