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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.81, 162.39 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.81, 162.39 and 92.87 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.81 : 162.39 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.81/162.39 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.81x = 162.39 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.81x = 15,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080.70/117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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