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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 176.35 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 176.35 and 94.92 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 176.35 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/176.35 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 176.35 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 16,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,739.68/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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