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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 162.05 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 162.05 and 92.70 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 162.05 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/162.05 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 162.05 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 15,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021.57/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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