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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 197.02 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 197.02 and 94.80 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 197.02 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/197.02 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 197.02 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 18,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,677.50/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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