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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 196.17 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 196.17 and 94.92 is: 142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 196.17 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/196.17 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 196.17 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 18,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,620.46/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.03

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