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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.81, 177.06 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.81, 177.06 and 92.45 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.81 : 177.06 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.81/177.06 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.81x = 177.06 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.81x = 16,368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368.31/117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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