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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.45, 197.12 and 54.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.45, 197.12 and 54.39 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.45 : 197.12 = 54.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.45/197.12 = 54.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.45x = 197.12 × 54.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.45x = 10,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,721.08/131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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