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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.06, 196.61 and 39.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.06, 196.61 and 39.77 is: 59.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.06 : 196.61 = 39.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.06/196.61 = 39.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.06x = 196.61 × 39.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.06x = 7,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,818.98/131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.66

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