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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 162.24 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 162.24 and 93.16 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 162.24 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/162.24 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 162.24 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 15,114.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114.28/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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