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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.85, 170.42 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.85, 170.42 and 92.25 is: 138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.85 : 170.42 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.85/170.42 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.85x = 170.42 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.85x = 15,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,720.78/113.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.08

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