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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.15, 171.24 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.15, 171.24 and 95.87 is: 143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.15 : 171.24 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.15/171.24 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.15x = 171.24 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.15x = 16,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,415.99/114.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.81

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