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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.02, 196.49 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.02, 196.49 and 45.50 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.02 : 196.49 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.02/196.49 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.02x = 196.49 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.02x = 8,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940.30/131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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