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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 179.97 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 179.97 and 94.53 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 179.97 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/179.97 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 179.97 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 17,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.56/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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