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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 196.91 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 196.91 and 45.74 is: 68.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 196.91 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/196.91 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 196.91 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 9,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006.66/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.62

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