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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 196.74 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 196.74 and 54.14 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 196.74 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/196.74 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 196.74 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 10,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,651.50/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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