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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 174.51 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.30, 174.51 and 94.88 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.30 : 174.51 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.30/174.51 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.30x = 174.51 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.30x = 16,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,557.95/116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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