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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.36 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.36 and 95.32 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.36 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.36 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.36 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 16,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238.72/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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