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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.30, 196.87 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.30, 196.87 and 54.20 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.30 : 196.87 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.30/196.87 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.30x = 196.87 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.30x = 10,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,670.35/131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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