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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.60 and 49.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.60 and 49.93 is: 74.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.60 = 49.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.60 = 49.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.60 × 49.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 9,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,816.24/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.85

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