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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.74, 141.64 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.74, 141.64 and 95.46 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.74 : 141.64 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.74/141.64 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.74x = 141.64 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.74x = 13,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,520.95/95.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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