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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.23, 171.30 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.23, 171.30 and 95.95 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.23 : 171.30 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.23/171.30 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.23x = 171.30 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.23x = 16,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436.81/114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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