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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.56, 197.10 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.56, 197.10 and 95.32 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.56 : 197.10 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.56/197.10 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.56x = 197.10 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.56x = 18,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,787.57/131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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