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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.89, 162.60 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.89, 162.60 and 93.39 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.89 : 162.60 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.89/162.60 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.89x = 162.60 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.89x = 15,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185.21/117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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