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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 264.09 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 264.09 and 95.06 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 264.09 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/264.09 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 264.09 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 25,103.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103.07/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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