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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 173.04 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 173.04 and 94.92 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 173.04 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/173.04 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 173.04 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 16,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,424.96/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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