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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 161.80 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 161.80 and 92.86 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 161.80 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/161.80 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 161.80 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 15,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024.75/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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