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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.15, 142.72 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.15, 142.72 and 30.15 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.15 : 142.72 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.15/142.72 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.15x = 142.72 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.15x = 4,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303.01/95.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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