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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.43, 175.98 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.43, 175.98 and 94.35 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.43 : 175.98 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.43/175.98 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.43x = 175.98 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.43x = 16,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603.71/117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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