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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.20, 196.85 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.20, 196.85 and 45.70 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.20 : 196.85 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.20/196.85 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.20x = 196.85 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.20x = 8,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,996.05/131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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