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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 175.90 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 175.90 and 94.80 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 175.90 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/175.90 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 175.90 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 16,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675.32/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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