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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 162.54 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 162.54 and 93.17 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 162.54 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/162.54 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 162.54 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 15,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,144.26/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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