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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.23, 131.38 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.23, 131.38 and 69.04 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.23 : 131.38 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.23/131.38 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.23x = 131.38 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.23x = 9,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,070.48/95.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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