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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 142.48 and 34.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 142.48 and 34.12 is: 51.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 142.48 = 34.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/142.48 = 34.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 142.48 × 34.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 4,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861.42/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.17

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