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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.23, 163.20 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.23, 163.20 and 92.01 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.23 : 163.20 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.23/163.20 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.23x = 163.20 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.23x = 15,015.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,015.22/118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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