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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 176.64 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 176.64 and 92.46 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 176.64 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/176.64 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 176.64 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 16,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,332.13/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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