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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.72, 172.56 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.72, 172.56 and 95.52 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.72 : 172.56 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.72/172.56 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.72x = 172.56 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.72x = 16,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482.93/114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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