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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.56, 177.60 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.56, 177.60 and 92.64 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.56 : 177.60 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.56/177.60 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.56x = 177.60 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.56x = 16,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,452.86/118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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