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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 131.21 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 131.21 and 87.31 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 131.21 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/131.21 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 131.21 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 11,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,455.95/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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