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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.49, 197.24 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.49, 197.24 and 95.49 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.49 : 197.24 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.49/197.24 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.49x = 197.24 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.49x = 18,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833.97/131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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