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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.45, 161.97 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.45, 161.97 and 92.54 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.45 : 161.97 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.45/161.97 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.45x = 161.97 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.45x = 14,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,988.76/117.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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