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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 196.83 and 54.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 196.83 and 54.16 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 196.83 = 54.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/196.83 = 54.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 196.83 × 54.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 10,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,660.56/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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