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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.59, 131.90 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.59, 131.90 and 58.74 is: 81.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.59 : 131.90 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.59/131.90 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.59x = 131.90 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.59x = 7,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747.95/95.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.06

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