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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 177.69 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 177.69 and 94.14 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 177.69 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/177.69 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 177.69 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 16,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727.74/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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