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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.91, 132.39 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.91, 132.39 and 74.13 is: 102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.91 : 132.39 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.91/132.39 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.91x = 132.39 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.91x = 9,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814.07/95.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.33

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