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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.61, 177.96 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.61, 177.96 and 94.07 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.61 : 177.96 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.61/177.96 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.61x = 177.96 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.61x = 16,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,740.70/118.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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