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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.46, 142.98 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.46, 142.98 and 71.34 is: 106.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.46 : 142.98 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.46/142.98 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.46x = 142.98 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.46x = 10,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200.19/95.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.85

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