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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.22, 142.88 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.22, 142.88 and 47.13 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.22 : 142.88 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.22/142.88 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.22x = 142.88 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.22x = 6,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733.93/95.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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