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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 176.28 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 176.28 and 92.16 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 176.28 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/176.28 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 176.28 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 16,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245.96/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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