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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 175.47 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 175.47 and 95.48 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 175.47 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/175.47 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 175.47 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 16,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,753.30/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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