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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.46, 196.99 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.46, 196.99 and 93.02 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.46 : 196.99 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.46/196.99 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.46x = 196.99 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.46x = 18,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,324.01/131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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