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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.52, 131.85 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.52, 131.85 and 66.45 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.52 : 131.85 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.52/131.85 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.52x = 131.85 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.52x = 8,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761.43/95.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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