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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.83, 132.13 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.83, 132.13 and 64.70 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.83 : 132.13 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.83/132.13 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.83x = 132.13 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.83x = 8,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548.81/95.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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