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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.23, 142.82 and 30.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.23, 142.82 and 30.23 is: 45.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.23 : 142.82 = 30.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.23/142.82 = 30.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.23x = 142.82 × 30.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.23x = 4,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317.81/95.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.34

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