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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 171.25 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 171.25 and 95.05 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 171.25 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/171.25 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 171.25 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 16,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276.88/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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