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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 196.90 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 196.90 and 95.62 is: 143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 196.90 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/196.90 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 196.90 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 18,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,827.58/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.44

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