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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.29, 196.84 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.29, 196.84 and 54.27 is: 81.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.29 : 196.84 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.29/196.84 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.29x = 196.84 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.29x = 10,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,682.51/131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.37

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