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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 174.99 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 174.99 and 94.14 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 174.99 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/174.99 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 174.99 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 16,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473.56/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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