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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.97, 164.39 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.97, 164.39 and 92.81 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.97 : 164.39 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.97/164.39 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.97x = 164.39 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.97x = 15,257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257.15/118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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