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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 197.26 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 197.26 and 54.55 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 197.26 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/197.26 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 197.26 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 10,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,760.53/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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