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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.33, 196.91 and 62.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.33, 196.91 and 62.85 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.33 : 196.91 = 62.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.33/196.91 = 62.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.33x = 196.91 × 62.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.33x = 12,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,374.81/131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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