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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 196.74 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 196.74 and 54.17 is: 81.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 196.74 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/196.74 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 196.74 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 10,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,656.42/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.19

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