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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 197.52 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 197.52 and 93.07 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 197.52 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/197.52 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 197.52 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 18,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,383.19/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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