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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.39, 161.92 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.39, 161.92 and 92.89 is: 128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.39 : 161.92 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.39/161.92 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.39x = 161.92 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.39x = 15,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039.47/117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.12

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