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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 176.52 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 176.52 and 94.79 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 176.52 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/176.52 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 176.52 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 16,731.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,731.45/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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