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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 142.50 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 142.50 and 38 is: 57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 142.50 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/142.50 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 142.50 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 5,415
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57

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