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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.14 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.14 and 96.50 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.14 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.14 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.14 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 18,927.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,927.51/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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