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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 197.82 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 197.82 and 63.38 is: 95.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 197.82 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/197.82 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 197.82 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 12,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,536.84/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.04

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