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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.78, 169.14 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.78, 169.14 and 95.56 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.78 : 169.14 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.78/169.14 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.78x = 169.14 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.78x = 16,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,163.02/112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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