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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.26, 142.92 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.26, 142.92 and 47.14 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.26 : 142.92 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.26/142.92 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.26x = 142.92 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.26x = 6,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737.25/95.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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