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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.94, 176.64 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.94, 176.64 and 92.20 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.94 : 176.64 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.94/176.64 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.94x = 176.64 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.94x = 16,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286.21/117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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