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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.60, 176.52 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.60, 176.52 and 92.10 is: 138.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.60 : 176.52 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.60/176.52 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.60x = 176.52 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.60x = 16,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257.49/117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.24

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