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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.49, 162.13 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.49, 162.13 and 92.90 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.49 : 162.13 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.49/162.13 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.49x = 162.13 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.49x = 15,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061.88/117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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