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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.70, 131.97 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.70, 131.97 and 68.07 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.70 : 131.97 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.70/131.97 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.70x = 131.97 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.70x = 8,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983.20/95.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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