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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 172.88 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 172.88 and 95.15 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 172.88 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/172.88 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 172.88 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 16,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,449.06/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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