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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.09, 173.89 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.09, 173.89 and 94.32 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.09 : 173.89 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.09/173.89 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.09x = 173.89 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.09x = 16,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,400.83/116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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