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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.37, 171.88 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.37, 171.88 and 95.22 is: 143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.37 : 171.88 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.37/171.88 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.37x = 171.88 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.37x = 16,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,366.18/114.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.10

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