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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.78, 131.85 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.78, 131.85 and 71.18 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.78 : 131.85 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.78/131.85 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.78x = 131.85 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.78x = 9,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,384.42/95.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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