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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 173.24 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 173.24 and 94.77 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 173.24 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/173.24 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 173.24 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 16,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,417.84/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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