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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 197.19 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 197.19 and 95.05 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 197.19 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/197.19 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 197.19 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 18,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,742.91/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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