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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.99, 164.43 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.99, 164.43 and 92.84 is: 128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.99 : 164.43 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.99/164.43 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.99x = 164.43 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.99x = 15,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265.32/118.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.29

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