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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.34, 174.33 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.34, 174.33 and 94.74 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.34 : 174.33 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.34/174.33 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.34x = 174.33 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.34x = 16,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,516.02/116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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