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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 197.53 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 197.53 and 93.22 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 197.53 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/197.53 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 197.53 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 18,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,413.28/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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