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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 142.42 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 142.42 and 85.34 is: 127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 142.42 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/142.42 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 142.42 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 12,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154.12/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.94

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