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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 196.92 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 196.92 and 35.10 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 196.92 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/196.92 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 196.92 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 6,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,910.91/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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