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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.55, 131.91 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.55, 131.91 and 58.74 is: 81.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.55 : 131.91 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.55/131.91 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.55x = 131.91 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.55x = 7,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748.39/95.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.09

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