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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.77, 168.95 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.77, 168.95 and 95.63 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.77 : 168.95 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.77/168.95 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.77x = 168.95 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.77x = 16,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156.08/112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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