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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.01, 196.44 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.01, 196.44 and 53.96 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.01 : 196.44 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.01/196.44 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.01x = 196.44 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.01x = 10,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598.92/131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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