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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 197.64 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 197.64 and 95.64 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 197.64 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/197.64 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 197.64 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 18,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,902.29/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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