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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.35, 196.94 and 50.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.35, 196.94 and 50.15 is: 75.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.35 : 196.94 = 50.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.35/196.94 = 50.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.35x = 196.94 × 50.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.35x = 9,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875.56/131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.19

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