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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.45, 197.24 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.45, 197.24 and 92.43 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.45 : 197.24 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.45/197.24 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.45x = 197.24 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.45x = 18,230.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,230.43/131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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