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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 197.74 and 63.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 197.74 and 63.34 is: 95.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 197.74 = 63.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/197.74 = 63.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 197.74 × 63.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 12,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525.83/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.01

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