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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.39, 131.65 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.39, 131.65 and 58.55 is: 80.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.39 : 131.65 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.39/131.65 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.39x = 131.65 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.39x = 7,708.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708.11/95.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.81

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