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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.73 and 39.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.73 and 39.83 is: 59.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.73 = 39.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.73 = 39.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.73 × 39.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 7,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,835.76/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.75

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