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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.12, 131.28 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.12, 131.28 and 87.04 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.12 : 131.28 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.12/131.28 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.12x = 131.28 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.12x = 11,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426.61/95.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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