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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 196.78 and 62.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 196.78 and 62.72 is: 94.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 196.78 = 62.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/196.78 = 62.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 196.78 × 62.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 12,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342.86/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.06

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