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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.38, 197 and 50.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.38, 197 and 50.23 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.38 : 197 = 50.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.38/197 = 50.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.38x = 197 × 50.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.38x = 9,895.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895.31/131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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