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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.37, 196.84 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.37, 196.84 and 92.17 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.37 : 196.84 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.37/196.84 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.37x = 196.84 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.37x = 18,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142.74/131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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