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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.37, 196.92 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.37, 196.92 and 54.37 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.37 : 196.92 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.37/196.92 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.37x = 196.92 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.37x = 10,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,706.58/131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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