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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.43, 173.55 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.43, 173.55 and 95.45 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.43 : 173.55 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.43/173.55 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.43x = 173.55 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.43x = 16,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565.35/115.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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