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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.23, 196.91 and 62.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.23, 196.91 and 62.75 is: 94.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.23 : 196.91 = 62.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.23/196.91 = 62.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.23x = 196.91 × 62.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.23x = 12,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,356.10/131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.16

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