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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.90, 132.30 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.90, 132.30 and 54.44 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.90 : 132.30 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.90/132.30 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.90x = 132.30 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.90x = 7,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202.41/95.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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