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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.27, 177.04 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.27, 177.04 and 92.53 is: 138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.27 : 177.04 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.27/177.04 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.27x = 177.04 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.27x = 16,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381.51/118.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.51

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