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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.41 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.41 and 94.50 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.41 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.41 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.41 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 18,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,560.75/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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