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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.09, 196.43 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.09, 196.43 and 95.04 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.09 : 196.43 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.09/196.43 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.09x = 196.43 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.09x = 18,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668.23/131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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