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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 196.68 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 196.68 and 95.16 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 196.68 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/196.68 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 196.68 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 18,716.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716.07/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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