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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.78, 143 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.78, 143 and 95.10 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.78 : 143 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.78/143 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.78x = 143 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.78x = 13,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599.30/95.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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