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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.98, 175.53 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.98, 175.53 and 94.24 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.98 : 175.53 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.98/175.53 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.98x = 175.53 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.98x = 16,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541.95/116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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