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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.38, 175.65 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.38, 175.65 and 94.46 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.38 : 175.65 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.38/175.65 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.38x = 175.65 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.38x = 16,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591.90/117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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