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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.57, 162.39 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.57, 162.39 and 93.27 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.57 : 162.39 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.57/162.39 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.57x = 162.39 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.57x = 15,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146.12/117.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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