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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 196.86 and 50.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 196.86 and 50.12 is: 75.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 196.86 = 50.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/196.86 = 50.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 196.86 × 50.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 9,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866.57/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.17

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