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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.91, 157.34 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.91, 157.34 and 92.34 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.91 : 157.34 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.91/157.34 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.91x = 157.34 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.91x = 14,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529.01/113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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