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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.78, 131.86 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.78, 131.86 and 91.43 is: 125.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.78 : 131.86 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.78/131.86 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.78x = 131.86 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.78x = 12,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055.07/95.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.86

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