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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 196.62 and 62.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 196.62 and 62.64 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 196.62 = 62.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/196.62 = 62.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 196.62 × 62.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 12,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,316.28/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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