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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.73, 176.38 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.73, 176.38 and 94.92 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.73 : 176.38 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.73/176.38 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.73x = 176.38 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.73x = 16,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.99/117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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