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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 172.89 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 172.89 and 95.19 is: 142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 172.89 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/172.89 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 172.89 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 16,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,457.40/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.56

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