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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 197.21 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 197.21 and 95.43 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 197.21 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/197.21 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 197.21 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 18,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,819.27/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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