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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.61 and 34.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.61 and 34.89 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.61 = 34.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.61 = 34.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.61 × 34.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 6,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858.57/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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