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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.78, 132.28 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.78, 132.28 and 68.16 is: 94.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.78 : 132.28 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.78/132.28 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.78x = 132.28 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.78x = 9,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016.20/95.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.13

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