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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 131.14 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 131.14 and 60.52 is: 83.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 131.14 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/131.14 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 131.14 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 7,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936.59/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.54

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