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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.05, 196.48 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.05, 196.48 and 92.53 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.05 : 196.48 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.05/196.48 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.05x = 196.48 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.05x = 18,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,180.29/131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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