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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 197.37 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 197.37 and 95.37 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 197.37 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/197.37 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 197.37 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 18,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,822.70/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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