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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 161.75 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 161.75 and 92.41 is: 127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 161.75 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/161.75 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 161.75 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 14,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,947.32/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.37

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