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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.16, 131.22 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.16, 131.22 and 85.47 is: 117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.16 : 131.22 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.16/131.22 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.16x = 131.22 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.16x = 11,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,215.62/95.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.86

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