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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.20, 196.89 and 50.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.20, 196.89 and 50.11 is: 75.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.20 : 196.89 = 50.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.20/196.89 = 50.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.20x = 196.89 × 50.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.20x = 9,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866.16/131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.20

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