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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.82 and 54.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.82 and 54.13 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.82 = 54.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.82 = 54.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.82 × 54.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 10,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653.51/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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