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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.41, 161.85 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.41, 161.85 and 92.80 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.41 : 161.85 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.41/161.85 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.41x = 161.85 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.41x = 15,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019.68/117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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