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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.12, 131.26 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.12, 131.26 and 71.80 is: 99.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.12 : 131.26 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.12/131.26 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.12x = 131.26 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.12x = 9,424.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,424.47/95.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.08

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