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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 162.53 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 162.53 and 93.26 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 162.53 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/162.53 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 162.53 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 15,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157.55/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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