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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 161.90 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 161.90 and 92.82 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 161.90 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/161.90 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 161.90 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 15,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027.56/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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