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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.56, 131.89 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.56, 131.89 and 58.73 is: 81.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.56 : 131.89 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.56/131.89 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.56x = 131.89 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.56x = 7,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745.90/95.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.06

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