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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 197.58 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 197.58 and 95.27 is: 142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 197.58 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/197.58 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 197.58 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 18,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,822.46/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.90

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