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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 142.38 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 142.38 and 54.44 is: 81.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 142.38 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/142.38 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 142.38 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 7,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,751.17/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.59

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