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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.25, 177.15 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.25, 177.15 and 92.45 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.25 : 177.15 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.25/177.15 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.25x = 177.15 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.25x = 16,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,377.52/118.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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