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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.80, 131.88 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.80, 131.88 and 85 is: 117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.80 : 131.88 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.80/131.88 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.80x = 131.88 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.80x = 11,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,209.80/95.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.01

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