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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.68 and 49.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.68 and 49.90 is: 74.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.68 = 49.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.68 = 49.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.68 × 49.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 9,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814.33/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.87

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