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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.02, 196.45 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.02, 196.45 and 44.33 is: 66.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.02 : 196.45 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.02/196.45 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.02x = 196.45 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.02x = 8,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707.48/131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.46

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