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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 196.56 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 196.56 and 54 is: 81.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 196.56 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/196.56 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 196.56 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 10,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,614.24/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.01

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