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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 131.43 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 131.43 and 83.33 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 131.43 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/131.43 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 131.43 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 10,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,952.06/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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