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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.43, 197.13 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.43, 197.13 and 54.37 is: 81.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.43 : 197.13 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.43/197.13 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.43x = 197.13 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.43x = 10,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,716.97/131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.54

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