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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.78, 143.02 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.78, 143.02 and 94.76 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.78 : 143.02 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.78/143.02 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.78x = 143.02 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.78x = 13,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552.58/95.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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