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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 162.20 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 162.20 and 93.06 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 162.20 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/162.20 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 162.20 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 15,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,094.33/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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