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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.11, 196.68 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.11, 196.68 and 49.95 is: 74.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.11 : 196.68 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.11/196.68 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.11x = 196.68 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.11x = 9,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824.35/131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.93

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