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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.62, 269.56 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.62, 269.56 and 94.12 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.62 : 269.56 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.62/269.56 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.62x = 269.56 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.62x = 25,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,370.99/179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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