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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.78, 170.44 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.78, 170.44 and 95.65 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.78 : 170.44 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.78/170.44 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.78x = 170.44 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.78x = 16,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302.59/113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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