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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.76, 177.84 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.76, 177.84 and 94.76 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.76 : 177.84 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.76/177.84 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.76x = 177.84 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.76x = 16,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852.12/118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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