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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.78, 143.56 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.78, 143.56 and 50.13 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.78 : 143.56 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.78/143.56 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.78x = 143.56 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.78x = 7,196.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196.45/95.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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