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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.28, 142.66 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.28, 142.66 and 73.54 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.28 : 142.66 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.28/142.66 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.28x = 142.66 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.28x = 10,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,491.49/95.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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