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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 196.49 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 196.49 and 44.33 is: 66.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 196.49 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/196.49 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 196.49 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 8,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,710.40/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.47

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