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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 176.13 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 176.13 and 95.94 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 176.13 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/176.13 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 176.13 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 16,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,897.91/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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