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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.64, 131.88 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.64, 131.88 and 69.84 is: 96.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.64 : 131.88 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.64/131.88 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.64x = 131.88 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.64x = 9,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,210.50/95.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.30

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