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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.77 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.77 and 92.62 is: 138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.77 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.77 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.77 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 18,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,224.84/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.97

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