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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.16, 130.98 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.16, 130.98 and 85.44 is: 117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.16 : 130.98 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.16/130.98 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.16x = 130.98 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.16x = 11,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,190.93/95.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.60

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