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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.35, 262.84 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.35, 262.84 and 94.02 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.35 : 262.84 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.35/262.84 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.35x = 262.84 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.35x = 24,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712.22/175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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