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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 181.16 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 181.16 and 92.22 is: 138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 181.16 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/181.16 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 181.16 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 16,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,706.58/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.16

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