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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.58, 131.94 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.58, 131.94 and 71.04 is: 98.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.58 : 131.94 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.58/131.94 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.58x = 131.94 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.58x = 9,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,373.02/95.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.06

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