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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.54, 196.82 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.54, 196.82 and 95.39 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.54 : 196.82 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.54/196.82 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.54x = 196.82 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.54x = 18,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,774.66/131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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