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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.19, 174.20 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.19, 174.20 and 94.50 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.19 : 174.20 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.19/174.20 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.19x = 174.20 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.19x = 16,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,461.43/116.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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