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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.98, 164.10 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.98, 164.10 and 92.91 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.98 : 164.10 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.98/164.10 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.98x = 164.10 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.98x = 15,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246.53/118.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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