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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.68 and 62.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.68 and 62.68 is: 94.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.68 = 62.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.68 = 62.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.68 × 62.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 12,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327.90/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.01

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