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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 131.15 and 69.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 131.15 and 69.17 is: 95.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 131.15 = 69.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/131.15 = 69.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 131.15 × 69.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 9,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,071.30/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.49

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