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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 263.61 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 263.61 and 94.75 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 263.61 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/263.61 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 263.61 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 24,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,975.73/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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