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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 197.21 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 197.21 and 93.37 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 197.21 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/197.21 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 197.21 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 18,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,412.54/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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