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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.47, 132 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.47, 132 and 87.27 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.47 : 132 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.47/132 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.47x = 132 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.47x = 11,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,519.64/95.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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