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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 170 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 170 and 95.88 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 170 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/170 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 170 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 16,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299.60/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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