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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.82, 156.34 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.82, 156.34 and 95.71 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.82 : 156.34 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.82/156.34 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.82x = 156.34 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.82x = 14,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962.82/104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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