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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.31, 196.83 and 45.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.31, 196.83 and 45.75 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.31 : 196.83 = 45.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.31/196.83 = 45.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.31x = 196.83 × 45.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.31x = 9,004.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004.97/131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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