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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 263.81 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 263.81 and 94.88 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 263.81 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/263.81 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 263.81 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 25,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,028.50/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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