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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.61, 177.19 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.61, 177.19 and 94.59 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.61 : 177.19 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.61/177.19 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.61x = 177.19 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.61x = 16,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,760.40/118.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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