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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.79 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.79 and 94.54 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.79 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.79 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.79 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 18,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604.53/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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