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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.21, 177.47 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.21, 177.47 and 92.62 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.21 : 177.47 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.21/177.47 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.21x = 177.47 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.21x = 16,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436.62/118.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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