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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 142.53 and 52.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 142.53 and 52.28 is: 78.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 142.53 = 52.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/142.53 = 52.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 142.53 × 52.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 7,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451.47/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.44

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