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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.52 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.52 and 95.44 is: 143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.52 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.52 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.52 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 18,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851.31/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.16

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