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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 196.96 and 62.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 196.96 and 62.77 is: 94.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 196.96 = 62.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/196.96 = 62.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 196.96 × 62.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 12,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,362.87/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.19

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