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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.56, 131.89 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.56, 131.89 and 66.52 is: 91.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.56 : 131.89 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.56/131.89 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.56x = 131.89 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.56x = 8,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,772.50/95.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.80

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