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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 196.84 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 196.84 and 35.03 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 196.84 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/196.84 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 196.84 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 6,895.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,895.62/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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