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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.80, 176.43 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.80, 176.43 and 92.09 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.80 : 176.43 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.80/176.43 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.80x = 176.43 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.80x = 16,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247.44/117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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