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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 131.02 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 131.02 and 81.80 is: 112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 131.02 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/131.02 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 131.02 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 10,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,717.44/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.82

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