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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 262.66 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 262.66 and 94.11 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 262.66 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/262.66 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 262.66 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 24,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718.93/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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