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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.30, 131.39 and 65.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.30, 131.39 and 65.74 is: 90.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.30 : 131.39 = 65.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.30/131.39 = 65.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.30x = 131.39 × 65.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.30x = 8,637.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,637.41/95.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.64

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