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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.26, 170.04 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.26, 170.04 and 92.92 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.26 : 170.04 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.26/170.04 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.26x = 170.04 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.26x = 15,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800.12/113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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