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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.21, 169.64 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.21, 169.64 and 95.21 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.21 : 169.64 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.21/169.64 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.21x = 169.64 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.21x = 16,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151.42/113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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