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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.67 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.67 and 92.56 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.67 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.67 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.67 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 14,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,964.18/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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