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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 196.63 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 196.63 and 62.66 is: 93.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 196.63 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/196.63 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 196.63 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 12,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,321.17/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.88

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