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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 196.43 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 196.43 and 94.67 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 196.43 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/196.43 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 196.43 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 18,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596.11/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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