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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.50, 197.31 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.50, 197.31 and 63 is: 94.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.50 : 197.31 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.50/197.31 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.50x = 197.31 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.50x = 12,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430.53/131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.53

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