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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 171.03 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 171.03 and 95.05 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 171.03 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/171.03 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 171.03 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 16,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.40/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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