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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 161.36 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 161.36 and 92.43 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 161.36 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/161.36 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 161.36 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 14,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914.39/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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