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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 197.50 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 197.50 and 93.22 is: 139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 197.50 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/197.50 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 197.50 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 18,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.95/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.69

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