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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.81, 171.12 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.81, 171.12 and 95.99 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.81 : 171.12 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.81/171.12 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.81x = 171.12 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.81x = 16,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425.81/113.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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