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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.88, 131.86 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.88, 131.86 and 76.44 is: 105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.88 : 131.86 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.88/131.86 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.88x = 131.86 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.88x = 10,079.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,079.38/95.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.12

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