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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.01, 196.46 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.01, 196.46 and 39.69 is: 59.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.01 : 196.46 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.01/196.46 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.01x = 196.46 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.01x = 7,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,797.50/131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.52

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