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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.61, 143.49 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.61, 143.49 and 85.49 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.61 : 143.49 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.61/143.49 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.61x = 143.49 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.61x = 12,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,266.96/95.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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