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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 265.14 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 265.14 and 95.88 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 265.14 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/265.14 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 265.14 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 25,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,421.62/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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