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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 172.28 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 172.28 and 95.68 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 172.28 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/172.28 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 172.28 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 16,483.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483.75/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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