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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.43, 197.13 and 35.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.43, 197.13 and 35.24 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.43 : 197.13 = 35.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.43/197.13 = 35.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.43x = 197.13 × 35.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.43x = 6,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946.86/131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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