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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 175.23 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 175.23 and 94.98 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 175.23 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/175.23 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 175.23 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 16,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,643.35/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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