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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 161.19 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 161.19 and 92.37 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 161.19 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/161.19 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 161.19 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 14,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,889.12/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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