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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.41, 197.14 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.41, 197.14 and 50.27 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.41 : 197.14 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.41/197.14 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.41x = 197.14 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.41x = 9,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,910.59/131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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