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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 170.46 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 170.46 and 95.94 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 170.46 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/170.46 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 170.46 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 16,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,353.93/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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