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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 141.73 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 141.73 and 85.89 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 141.73 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/141.73 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 141.73 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 12,173.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,173.19/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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