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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 161.51 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 161.51 and 92.55 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 161.51 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/161.51 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 161.51 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 14,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,947.29/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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