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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 162.74 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 162.74 and 93.43 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 162.74 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/162.74 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 162.74 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 15,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204.80/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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