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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.77, 171.24 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.77, 171.24 and 95.63 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.77 : 171.24 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.77/171.24 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.77x = 171.24 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.77x = 16,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376.11/114.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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