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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 197.94 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 197.94 and 96 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 197.94 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/197.94 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 197.94 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 19,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002.24/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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