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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.09, 196.45 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.09, 196.45 and 54 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.09 : 196.45 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.09/196.45 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.09x = 196.45 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.09x = 10,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,608.17/131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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