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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.06, 175.68 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.06, 175.68 and 92.94 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.06 : 175.68 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.06/175.68 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.06x = 175.68 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.06x = 16,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,327.70/117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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