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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.46, 169.88 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.46, 169.88 and 95.97 is: 143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.46 : 169.88 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.46/169.88 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.46x = 169.88 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.46x = 16,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303.38/113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.69

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