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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.40, 169.86 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.40, 169.86 and 92.74 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.40 : 169.86 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.40/169.86 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.40x = 169.86 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.40x = 15,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752.82/113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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