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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 196.50 and 34.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 196.50 and 34.81 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 196.50 = 34.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/196.50 = 34.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 196.50 × 34.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 6,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840.17/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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