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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.37 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.37 and 92.95 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.37 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.37 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.37 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 18,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,345.44/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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