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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.59, 197.31 and 63.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.59, 197.31 and 63.13 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.59 : 197.31 = 63.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.59/197.31 = 63.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.59x = 197.31 × 63.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.59x = 12,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456.18/131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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