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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.36, 170.18 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.36, 170.18 and 92.12 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.36 : 170.18 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.36/170.18 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.36x = 170.18 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.36x = 15,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676.98/113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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