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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.32, 197.10 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.32, 197.10 and 54.44 is: 81.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.32 : 197.10 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.32/197.10 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.32x = 197.10 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.32x = 10,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,730.12/131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.71

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