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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 169 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 169 and 92.68 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 169 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/169 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 169 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 15,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662.92/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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