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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.11, 196.62 and 44.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.11, 196.62 and 44.42 is: 66.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.11 : 196.62 = 44.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.11/196.62 = 44.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.11x = 196.62 × 44.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.11x = 8,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734.41/131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.62

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