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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 131.04 and 62.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 131.04 and 62.24 is: 85.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 131.04 = 62.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/131.04 = 62.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 131.04 × 62.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 8,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155.93/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.85

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