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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 172.30 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 172.30 and 95.68 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 172.30 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/172.30 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 172.30 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 16,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,486.09/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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