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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 168.26 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 168.26 and 95.44 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 168.26 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/168.26 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 168.26 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 16,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058.73/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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