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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.20, 174.06 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.20, 174.06 and 94.60 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.20 : 174.06 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.20/174.06 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.20x = 174.06 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.20x = 16,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466.08/116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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