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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 196.96 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 196.96 and 94.92 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 196.96 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/196.96 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 196.96 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 18,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,695.44/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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