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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.12, 131.32 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.12, 131.32 and 66.04 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.12 : 131.32 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.12/131.32 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.12x = 131.32 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.12x = 8,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672.37/95.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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