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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.41, 171.54 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.41, 171.54 and 95.27 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.41 : 171.54 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.41/171.54 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.41x = 171.54 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.41x = 16,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341.76/114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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