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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.04, 162.96 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.04, 162.96 and 92.36 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.04 : 162.96 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.04/162.96 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.04x = 162.96 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.04x = 15,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050.99/118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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