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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.58 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.58 and 92.07 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.58 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.58 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.58 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 16,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257.72/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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