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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 196.98 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 196.98 and 62.91 is: 94.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 196.98 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/196.98 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 196.98 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 12,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392.01/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.29

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