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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.32, 196.90 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.32, 196.90 and 45.76 is: 68.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.32 : 196.90 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.32/196.90 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.32x = 196.90 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.32x = 9,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009.05/131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.61

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