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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 173.79 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 173.79 and 94.46 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 173.79 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/173.79 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 173.79 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 16,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,415.73/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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