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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.28, 131.39 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.28, 131.39 and 80.47 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.28 : 131.39 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.28/131.39 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.28x = 131.39 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.28x = 10,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,573.65/95.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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