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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.31, 131.40 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.31, 131.40 and 67.68 is: 93.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.31 : 131.40 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.31/131.40 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.31x = 131.40 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.31x = 8,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893.15/95.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.31

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