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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.81, 172.90 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.81, 172.90 and 95.56 is: 142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.81 : 172.90 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.81/172.90 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.81x = 172.90 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.81x = 16,521.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521.85/115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.66

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