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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 131.24 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 131.24 and 87.17 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 131.24 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/131.24 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 131.24 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 11,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,440.19/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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