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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.20, 196.74 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.20, 196.74 and 54.18 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.20 : 196.74 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.20/196.74 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.20x = 196.74 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.20x = 10,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,659.37/131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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