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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 196.94 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 196.94 and 95.80 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 196.94 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/196.94 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 196.94 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 18,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866.85/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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