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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.08, 142.58 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.08, 142.58 and 30.06 is: 45.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.08 : 142.58 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.08/142.58 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.08x = 142.58 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.08x = 4,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285.95/95.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.08

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