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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 131.17 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 131.17 and 67.46 is: 93.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 131.17 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/131.17 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 131.17 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 8,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848.73/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.14

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