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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.03, 142.44 and 53.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.03, 142.44 and 53.85 is: 80.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.03 : 142.44 = 53.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.03/142.44 = 53.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.03x = 142.44 × 53.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.03x = 7,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670.39/95.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.72

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