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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.61, 131.85 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.61, 131.85 and 90.84 is: 125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.61 : 131.85 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.61/131.85 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.61x = 131.85 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.61x = 11,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,977.25/95.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.27

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