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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.20 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.20 and 95.56 is: 143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.20 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.20 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.20 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 16,264.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,264.31/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.37

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