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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 197.48 and 62.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 197.48 and 62.33 is: 93.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 197.48 = 62.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/197.48 = 62.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 197.48 × 62.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 12,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308.10/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.49

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