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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.68, 131.73 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.68, 131.73 and 92.85 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.68 : 131.73 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.68/131.73 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.68x = 131.73 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.68x = 12,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230.29/95.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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