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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 162.60 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 162.60 and 94.56 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 162.60 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/162.60 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 162.60 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 15,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375.46/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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