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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.30, 196.53 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.30, 196.53 and 95.06 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.30 : 196.53 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.30/196.53 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.30x = 196.53 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.30x = 18,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,682.14/131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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