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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.02, 168.71 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.02, 168.71 and 95.74 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.02 : 168.71 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.02/168.71 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.02x = 168.71 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.02x = 16,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151.93/113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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