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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 263.97 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 263.97 and 94.88 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 263.97 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/263.97 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 263.97 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 25,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045.47/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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