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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 162.36 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 162.36 and 93.06 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 162.36 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/162.36 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 162.36 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 15,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109.22/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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