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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.44, 196.94 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.44, 196.94 and 95.40 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.44 : 196.94 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.44/196.94 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.44x = 196.94 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.44x = 18,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.08/131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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