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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 197.12 and 50.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 197.12 and 50.20 is: 75.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 197.12 = 50.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/197.12 = 50.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 197.12 × 50.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 9,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895.42/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.33

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