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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 174.52 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 174.52 and 94.66 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 174.52 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/174.52 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 174.52 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 16,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,519.19/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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