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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.23, 177.03 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.23, 177.03 and 94.20 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.23 : 177.03 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.23/177.03 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.23x = 177.03 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.23x = 16,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676.23/118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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