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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 196.79 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 196.79 and 54.14 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 196.79 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/196.79 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 196.79 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 10,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,652.96/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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