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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 161.93 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 161.93 and 92.57 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 161.93 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/161.93 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 161.93 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 14,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,989.28/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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