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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 142.44 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 142.44 and 67.88 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 142.44 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/142.44 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 142.44 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 9,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,668.83/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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