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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.44 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.44 and 94.84 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.44 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.44 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.44 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 18,630.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,630.37/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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