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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 196.61 and 48.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 196.61 and 48.85 is: 73.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 196.61 = 48.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/196.61 = 48.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 196.61 × 48.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 9,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604.40/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.25

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