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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 197.04 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 197.04 and 92.96 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 197.04 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/197.04 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 197.04 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 18,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316.84/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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