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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 131.10 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 131.10 and 58.16 is: 80.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 131.10 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/131.10 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 131.10 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 7,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624.78/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.26

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