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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.92, 131.52 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.92, 131.52 and 94.64 is: 129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.92 : 131.52 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.92/131.52 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.92x = 131.52 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.92x = 12,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447.05/95.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.76

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