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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 162.79 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 162.79 and 94.25 is: 130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 162.79 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/162.79 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 162.79 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 15,341.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341.91/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.10

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