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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 196.56 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 196.56 and 62.55 is: 93.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 196.56 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/196.56 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 196.56 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 12,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294.83/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.76

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