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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 174.38 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 174.38 and 94.84 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 174.38 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/174.38 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 174.38 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 16,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,538.20/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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