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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 176.10 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 176.10 and 94.88 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 176.10 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/176.10 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 176.10 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 16,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,708.37/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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