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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 197.52 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 197.52 and 93.21 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 197.52 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/197.52 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 197.52 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 18,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.84/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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