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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.67, 163.83 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.67, 163.83 and 92.46 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.67 : 163.83 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.67/163.83 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.67x = 163.83 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.67x = 15,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148.68/118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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