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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.78, 131.97 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.78, 131.97 and 66.50 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.78 : 131.97 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.78/131.97 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.78x = 131.97 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.78x = 8,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,776.01/95.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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