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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.30, 131.52 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.30, 131.52 and 66.16 is: 91.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.30 : 131.52 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.30/131.52 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.30x = 131.52 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.30x = 8,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701.36/95.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.30

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