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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.78, 197.52 and 62.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.78, 197.52 and 62.21 is: 93.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.78 : 197.52 = 62.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.78/197.52 = 62.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.78x = 197.52 × 62.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.78x = 12,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,287.72/131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.24

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