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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.82, 170.04 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.82, 170.04 and 95.58 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.82 : 170.04 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.82/170.04 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.82x = 170.04 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.82x = 16,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252.42/113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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