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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.76, 132.12 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.76, 132.12 and 54.30 is: 74.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.76 : 132.12 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.76/132.12 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.76x = 132.12 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.76x = 7,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174.12/95.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.92

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