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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 161.44 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 161.44 and 92.61 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 161.44 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/161.44 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 161.44 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 14,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,950.96/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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