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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.83, 157.97 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.83, 157.97 and 95.39 is: 131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.83 : 157.97 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.83/157.97 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.83x = 157.97 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.83x = 15,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068.21/114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.23

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