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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.17, 196.68 and 62.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.17, 196.68 and 62.64 is: 93.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.17 : 196.68 = 62.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.17/196.68 = 62.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.17x = 196.68 × 62.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.17x = 12,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,320.04/131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.92

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