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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 262.89 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 262.89 and 94.20 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 262.89 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/262.89 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 262.89 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 24,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,764.24/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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