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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.73, 132.06 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.73, 132.06 and 87 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.73 : 132.06 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.73/132.06 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.73x = 132.06 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.73x = 11,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,489.22/95.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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