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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.83, 263.73 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.83, 263.73 and 94.68 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.83 : 263.73 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.83/263.73 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.83x = 263.73 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.83x = 24,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,969.96/175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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