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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 196.96 and 50.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 196.96 and 50.16 is: 75.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 196.96 = 50.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/196.96 = 50.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 196.96 × 50.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 9,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,879.51/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.26

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