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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 196.56 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 196.56 and 92.64 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 196.56 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/196.56 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 196.56 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 18,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209.32/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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