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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.29, 162.84 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.29, 162.84 and 92.01 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.29 : 162.84 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.29/162.84 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.29x = 162.84 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.29x = 14,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982.91/118.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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