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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.76 and 54.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.76 and 54.11 is: 81.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.76 = 54.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.76 = 54.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.76 × 54.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 10,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,646.14/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.18

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