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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 197.96 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 197.96 and 63.44 is: 95.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 197.96 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/197.96 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 197.96 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 12,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,558.76/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.20

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