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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 197.74 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 197.74 and 63.42 is: 95.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 197.74 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/197.74 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 197.74 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 12,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,540.01/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.03

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