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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 196.79 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 196.79 and 92.79 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 196.79 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/196.79 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 196.79 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 18,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259.68/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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