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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.70, 132.09 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.70, 132.09 and 72.45 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.70 : 132.09 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.70/132.09 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.70x = 132.09 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.70x = 9,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569.92/95.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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