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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.20, 169.74 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.20, 169.74 and 92.92 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.20 : 169.74 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.20/169.74 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.20x = 169.74 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.20x = 15,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772.24/113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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