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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.81, 172.22 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.81, 172.22 and 92.13 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.81 : 172.22 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.81/172.22 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.81x = 172.22 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.81x = 15,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,866.17/114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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