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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.20, 174.29 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.20, 174.29 and 94.50 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.20 : 174.29 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.20/174.29 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.20x = 174.29 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.20x = 16,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469.93/116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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