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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 197.99 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 197.99 and 63.44 is: 95.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 197.99 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/197.99 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 197.99 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 12,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560.49/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.19

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