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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 196.86 and 39.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 196.86 and 39.93 is: 59.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 196.86 = 39.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/196.86 = 39.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 196.86 × 39.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 7,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861.69/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.89

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