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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.10, 169.43 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.10, 169.43 and 92.56 is: 138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.10 : 169.43 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.10/169.43 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.10x = 169.43 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.10x = 15,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682.44/113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.66

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