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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 263.25 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 263.25 and 94.23 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 263.25 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/263.25 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 263.25 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 24,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806.05/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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