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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 196.49 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 196.49 and 39.71 is: 59.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 196.49 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/196.49 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 196.49 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 7,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801.44/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.54

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