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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 176.04 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 176.04 and 94.64 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 176.04 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/176.04 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 176.04 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 16,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,659.55/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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