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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 175.35 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 175.35 and 95.40 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 175.35 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/175.35 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 175.35 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 16,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,728.39/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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