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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.81, 197.80 and 63.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.81, 197.80 and 63.41 is: 95.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.81 : 197.80 = 63.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.81/197.80 = 63.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.81x = 197.80 × 63.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.81x = 12,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,542.50/131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.16

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