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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.04, 131.24 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.04, 131.24 and 71.84 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.04 : 131.24 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.04/131.24 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.04x = 131.24 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.04x = 9,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428.28/95.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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