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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 131.08 and 56.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 131.08 and 56.20 is: 77.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 131.08 = 56.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/131.08 = 56.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 131.08 × 56.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 7,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,366.70/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.54

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