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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 196.48 and 39.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 196.48 and 39.68 is: 59.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 196.48 = 39.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/196.48 = 39.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 196.48 × 39.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 7,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796.33/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.51

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