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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.73 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.73 and 34.98 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.73 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.73 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.73 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 6,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881.44/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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