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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.15, 196.67 and 54.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.15, 196.67 and 54.09 is: 81.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.15 : 196.67 = 54.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.15/196.67 = 54.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.15x = 196.67 × 54.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.15x = 10,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,637.61/131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.11

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