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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.12, 142.52 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.12, 142.52 and 72.27 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.12 : 142.52 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.12/142.52 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.12x = 142.52 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.12x = 10,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,299.92/95.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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