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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 196.98 and 50.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 196.98 and 50.20 is: 75.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 196.98 = 50.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/196.98 = 50.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 196.98 × 50.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 9,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887.72/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.24

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