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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.82, 162.50 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.82, 162.50 and 93.22 is: 128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.82 : 162.50 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.82/162.50 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.82x = 162.50 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.82x = 15,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148.25/117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.57

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