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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 196.76 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 196.76 and 44.52 is: 66.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 196.76 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/196.76 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 196.76 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 8,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759.76/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.76

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