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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 196.72 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 196.72 and 44.49 is: 66.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 196.72 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/196.72 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 196.72 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 8,752.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752.07/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.71

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